Caption

Ampoule, Egyptian workshop, 3rd century, Roman Empire 27 BC–476, glass vessel, height 12 cm, width 7.3 cm, An elongated, flattened glass vessel seen from the side with a translucent, pale green surface that shows areas of cloudiness and iridescent sheen, along with patches of brownish discoloration and small dark speckles; a pair of ornate, twisted handles of the same pale green glass project from opposite ends, showing similar weathered texture; the background is a uniform light gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A18_339

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18.1Mb (611.2Kb) / 13.3in x 5.3in / 3981 x 1589 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ampoule Egyptian workshop 3rd century Roman Empire 27 BC–476 glass vessel height 12 cm width 7.3 cm elongated flattened glass vessel side translucent pale green surface areas cloudiness iridescent sheen patches brownish discoloration small dark speckles pair ornate twisted handles pale green glass project opposite ends showing weathered texture background uniform light gray.